Photo: Sverre-Leander Sundset As Trump turns the screw on Greenland, I spoke to the Secretary General of the Nordic Council…
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How the Arctic turned from peaceful region of cooperation to global flashpoint
Photo: Lars Bevanger This week, political leaders, scientists and representatives from indigenous peoples have donned their thickest winter coats and…
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All you need to know about Norwegian Christmas drinks!
Norwegians are particular about their Christmas traditions. They will swear on their lives that Santa comes from Norway – NOT…
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Trondheim is Norway’s third city and also the country’s ancient Viking capital. This time of year, Christmas food and drink…
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Norway’s justice scandals
Oslo District Court. Picture: Wikipedia A county’s justice system should foster trust, deter crime, and strive to deliver impartiality. But…
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How sound pollution is killing Norway’s whales
Now, what do you associate with whale song? Serene, peaceful, open oceans perhaps? Well, according to Ocean Sounds, a Norwegian-based…
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Could fewer international students damage Norway’s international standing?
Nordic Labour Journal OCT 23, 2024 | Text: Lars Bevanger, photo: OsloMet The number of international students in Norway is…
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Norway edges closer to 100% EV uptake
Norway looks set to become the first country in the world to only sell fully electric private cars. EVs already…
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The lasting legacy of Norway’s worst ever industrial disaster
When a North Sea platform capsized, killing 123 oil workers in 1980, poor welding was blamed for what became Norway’s…
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Norway’s startups race to replace fossil industry
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Norway has become Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas. It is also a major oil…
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